Hygiene for young people . and at theside of each hair, catches some of the dustparticles which are always present in air, andtherefore the hair soon becomes dirty. Hence the first rule for the care of the hair isto wash it. This should be done about once aweek, with hike-warm water and castile frequency will depend upon the amount ofnatural oil on the hair, and upon whether onelives much in a dusty or in a pure atmosphere. The best time for the washing is just beforegoing to bed, so as to reduce the risk of catchingcold. The hair should be thoroughly dried; if not,the drying up of th
Hygiene for young people . and at theside of each hair, catches some of the dustparticles which are always present in air, andtherefore the hair soon becomes dirty. Hence the first rule for the care of the hair isto wash it. This should be done about once aweek, with hike-warm water and castile frequency will depend upon the amount ofnatural oil on the hair, and upon whether onelives much in a dusty or in a pure atmosphere. The best time for the washing is just beforegoing to bed, so as to reduce the risk of catchingcold. The hair should be thoroughly dried; if not,the drying up of the water takes heat from thehead, cools it too much, and a cold is the this reason, it is wise in winter after washing CARE OF THE HAIR. 49 to sleep with a handkerchief or light towelround the head. Another good rule is to comb and brush the hair three or four times a day. This removesfrom the scalp the white scales known asdandruff, and the friction reddens the skinand brings more blood to the roots of the FlGtTKB 15. ? Uru-hini; Hair. Brisk, hard rubbing with the fingers (massage) will also increase the How of blood to the scalp. What is the good of getting more l»ld togo to the hair? Jusl this. The great workof the blood, in every part f the body, is tocarry in nourishment and to carry away deadwaste. Whatever, therefore, will make theblood go more quickly to the hair must be 50 HYGIEXE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. good for the hair, because it will thus get morenourishment ; the oil glands will do their workbetter, the nerve threads will do their workbetter, and the hair will be stronger andhealthier, and will not turn gray so soon norfall out so earh\
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